Wrapped up the last week of school with a heartwarming stack of picture books that sparked meaningful conversations, creativity, and...

One of my students was deep into a chapter book on hurricanes from the I Survived series, and that sparked a whole class discussion....

With just 10 days left before summer break, This is a Moment by Micah Player was the perfect read for our class. We had a heartfelt...

Just finished reading Aloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George to my class and we were all in awe. The illustrations are breathtaking, but...

After a week filled with energy, excitement, and summer festival buzz, I ended the day with my class by reading Quiet Is Strength by Mary...

Inspired by In You I See by Rachel Emily, my students created their very own heartfelt book using Book Creator — and the results were...

Went to River Safari and spent the night in Manatee Cave. Brought Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat and honestly could not...

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and Outside Mom, Inside Mom by Jane Park (illustrated by Lenny Wen) is the perfect book to read or share....

As an educator and parent, I am always looking for books that help children understand themselves and others more deeply. Bitsy Bat Team...

Dear Bookstore, I love you.🥰 
This book made me smile, giggle, and sigh in all the best ways. Dear Bookstore by Emily Arrow, with...

It’s Book Day at school, and I came dressed for the occasion—with an apron, a wok, and a powerful story! Boys Don’t Fry by Kimberly Lee...

Hilwa’s Gift” is an absolute treasure—a beautiful, creative story that had me wanting to sing and dance beneath ancient olive trees. 
It...

First week of school, and I couldn’t wait to share Home by Matt de la Peña and Loren Long with my class. This book is something special....

Reading Zarina felt like holding a piece of someone’s real memories — tender, imperfect, and full of heart.
From the very first page, I...

These three picture books by The Fan Brothers — “It Fell from the Sky”, “The Barnabus Project”, and “Barnaby Unboxed!” — are absolute...

I just got my hands on Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story, by Nada Shawish Dutka, Illustrated by Zelma Firdauziaand. I couldn’t have...

Some books stay with you long after you close their pages, wrapping around your heart like a warm embrace. A Gift of Eid by...

Book Review: The Dragon Slayer by Tatyana Feeney Since it’s International Women’s Day, what better way to celebrate than by sharing this...

I love stories that explore resilience, self-discovery, and the power of identity. Both of these books, in their own way, center around...

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” – Rita Mae Brown Language Week...